Oahu Weather Forecast for August 16, 2026
Tropical Storm Lala will continue to affect the state today as it moves westward to the south of Oahu and Kauai. Areas of damaging winds will persist,...
Full Weather Forecast
Oahu Surf Forecast for August 16, 2026
At 4 AM HST this morning, Tropical Storm Lala was moving northwest at around 15 knots with its low level center approximately located 105 nm west of...
View Surf Report
Oahu News:
Hurricane Lala lashes Hawaii with life-threatening flooding and wind, now downgraded to a tropical storm, continues to bring dangerous flooding and strong gusts across Oahu and neighboring islands. In local politics, two incumbent Hawaii lawmakers lost to challengers in primary tie-breakers decided by drawing, highlighting fierce electoral competition this season.
Hurricane Lala lashes Hawaii with life-threatening flooding and wind
Life-threatening flooding on Hawaii Island; Heavy rainfall, gusty winds on Oahu: NWS
Hurricane Lala causes widespread closures across Hawaiʻi: LIST
'Dangerous' surf heading to east-facing Hawaii shores
"Gov. Green warns residents to shelter in place from Lala"
"Powerful winds rip roof off Kalihi Valley family home"
"Mayor Blangiardi talks Hurricane Lala preparedness and response on Oahu"
Hawaiʻi County continues to mitigate Hurricane Lala impacts; power outages, flooding persists
Maui News
Maui Weather Forecast for August 16, 2026
Tropical Storm Lala will continue to affect the state today as it moves westward to the south of Oahu and Kauai. Areas of damaging winds will persist,...
Nāʻālehu search and rescue underway due to severe flash flooding
The County of Hawaiʻi, in coordination with the Hawaiʻi National Guard and US Coast Guard, is conducting search-and-rescue operations in Nāʻālehu and Waiʻōhinu on the Big Island of Hawaiʻi due to severe flash flooding.
Hannibal Tavares Community Center shelter closed overnight due to flooding
As of 1:30 a.m., on Sunday, Aug. 16, Mayor Hannibal Tavares Community Center shelter in Pukalani has been closed due to flooding and is no longer available for residents seeking shelter from Lala.
Lala Sunday Updates: Lala continues to bring heavy rain, gusty winds over parts of Maui County and Oʻahu
Regularly scheduled Lala updates for Sunday, Aug. 16, 2026 are posted here. Tropical storm conditions will spread westward from Maui County to Oʻahu this morning, then to Kauaʻi County later today.
Kaua‘i News
Tropical storm Lala to pass south of Kauaʻi, Niʻihau Sunday bringing high winds and heavy rain
Kauaʻi County has begun to feel the effects of Tropical Storm Lala, which is 60 miles southwest of Honolulu and moving northwest at 14 mph.
Kauaʻi County: What you need to know about Tropical Storm Lala
Although Tropical Storm Lala will pass well south of Kauaʻi and Niʻihau on Sunday, the storm may disrupt power, cause road closures and create flash floods.
Kauai Weather Forecast for August 16, 2026
Hurricane Lala has moved past the southern tip of the Big Island late this afternoon and will continue moving west-northwest (to the south of the other...
Kauai Surf Forecast for August 16, 2026
High Surf Warnings remain in effect for all E facing shores except Kauai where an advisory remains in effect. Surf rapidly declines tonight for the eastern end...
Hurricane Hunters reveal what they found inside Lala as it strengthens into a Category 1 hurricane
As Hurricane Lala intensifies into a Category 1 storm, the U.S. Air Force Hurricane Hunters have flown back to California after performing essential data collection flights to improve understanding of Lala.
Island of Hawai‘i News
Lala now 190 miles from Big Island, but rain continues to cause problems
As Tropical Storm Lala continues to move farther away from the Big Island, there remains a flood advisory for the entire island with rain still falling.
What you need to know about Lala on the Big Island: road closures, power outages and more
More than 63,000 customers were without power on the Big Island as of 8 p.m. Saturday, according to Hawaiian Electric.
UPDATE: Search and rescue operation underway after several homes swept off foundations in Ka‘ū District
Hawai‘i County Mayor Kimo Alameda posted an update about the developing situation in Nā‘ālehu and Wai‘ohinu, saying there is a joint search effort underway with Hawai‘i County Civil Defense, Fire and Police Departments, Public Works, Hawai‘i National Guard and the U.S. Coast Guard.
